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Motion Designer jobs on OPT are available across advertising agencies, streaming platforms, tech companies, and in-house creative teams. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations under F-1 OPT work authorization, provided your degree is in motion graphics, animation, visual communication, or a related design field. STEM OPT extension doesn't apply to this role.
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Nexon America is a branch of Nexon Co., Ltd., a global video game publisher and leading developer of online virtual worlds for PCs, consoles, and mobile devices. Nexon proudly offers celebrated franchises like MapleStory and Mabinogi that have been enjoyed by millions of players for over two decades. When we founded our Nexon America branch in 2006, we made it our goal to bring those unique games to western players using a player-first approach. We achieve that goal by applying our team’s outstanding free-to-play expertise and live game support to every decision, every day.
But we’re committed to more than our games! Here at Nexon America, we’re all about open communication, diversity, mutual respect, and collaboration, so we can bring out the best in each other. Nexies find support, friendship, and career growth all in one place! And because we know a healthy work-life balance is the key to happiness, Nexies also enjoy flexible hours, a hybrid work model, and extra perks like food trucks, happy hours, and team events. It’s why we’ve earned the Great Place to Work certification for 6 years running!
We’re looking to expand our team with passionate individuals who want to learn, play, and grow with us. Ready for a new challenge?
Summary of Position
The Motion Graphics Designer /Editor will create visually impactful content with a collection of 2D and 3D designs, along with compositing and video editing skills. Work will be produced for media, such as trailer edits, trailer slates, title sequences, logo animation, and social media content. You’ll be responsible for producing both long and short-form content, including (but not limited to) promotional trailers, social media videos, patch update highlights, and community-driven features.
In this role, you’ll work closely with our product marketing managers, visual designer, and community team to create a wide range of engaging video content – from tutorials and educational series to entertaining social clips that bring the MapleStory brand to life across platforms.
The Motion Graphics Designer / Editor is also responsible for the creative process at different stages. Conceptualization, storyboarding, animating, slate design and editing are just a few of the phases involved. Other duties may include key-framing, typography, photography and VFX.
We are currently working in the office 2-3x a week in a hybrid work model.
Job Responsibilities
- Animates titles, slates, backgrounds, character art, and 3D assets for social content and community content. Will take motion designs from concept phase to the final composition, collaborating with stakeholders such as the Brand Manager, Content Managers, Visual Designers, Community Managers and Game Capture Artists to fully realize the images, animations and designs that a project needs.
- Working cross-functionally and must effectively communicate concepts in graphics and/or videos using a variety of storyboard techniques, ranging from rough and refined mockups to rough prototypes and timing cuts, gaining approval before full asset production.
- Perform post-production tasks including color grading, audio syncing, and compositing: ensure video outputs are polished and optimized for version-specific publication across multiple platforms and asset destinations.
- Organize and manage video files, project archives, and maintain best practices for version control and delivery formats.
- Other duties as assigned.
Work Experience
- 3+ years motion graphics and digital video production experience
- Experience with editing and online video distribution
- Experience working in the game publishing industry, or SAAS industry
- Experience with videography and digital filmmaking is a plus
- Experience with game capture and game camera operation is a plus
- Knowledge of current social media trends and modern practices is a plus
Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification
Bachelor’s degree in multimedia, film and/or video production or equivalent experience
Knowledge/Skills
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Photoshop. Strong working knowledge in Cinema 4D
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional project and time management with ability to work on many projects concurrently, while consistently able to establish clear goals, timelines and processes for projects
- Must have strong familiarity with social media platforms, including but not limited to Instagram and TikTok
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate with a variety of teams and stakeholders inside and outside of our organization
- Designing, animating, and compositing Pixel Art is a plus
- Actively or previously playing MapleStory is a plus
Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.
Nexon’s Benefits and Perks
We offer medical, dental and vision plans for you, your spouse or domestic partner and your children. Employees who enroll in the high deductible health plan receive an annual employer contribution to a health savings account and company paid hospital indemnity benefits. We also provide company paid life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability benefits as well as access to voluntary life and AD&D for yourself and your dependents, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) savings plan with a company match, and pet insurance. Nexies are encouraged to take advantage of our monthly wellness credit, participate in lunchtime yoga, and enroll in language classes. We host bi-monthly catered lunches, monthly happy hours, and maintain a well-stocked snack bar. To help you maintain a good work life balance, we offer paid time off, sick days, company holidays, and a year-end break.
Nexon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Compensation Description for Pay Transparency (annually)
The base salary range for this position in El Segundo, CA is $80,000 - $100,000 annually.
Our salary ranges are determined by market data based on position and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum salaries for that position. An individual’s pay is determined by factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, skills, experiences, relevant education or training, and location.
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work. This role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, however the salary range listed in this job posting reflects the base salary only.
Beware of Recruitment Scams
We have been made aware of fraudulent recruitment activities by individuals falsely claiming to represent Nexon America. Our recruiters will only contact you from official company email addresses ending in @nexon.com and will follow a formal interview process. We will never request for payment or personal financial information such as photos of government-issued identification during the recruitment process or offer a job without a formal interview process. If you receive suspicious email, we advise you to mark the email as junk or spam, so your email provider will block future messages from the sender.
About Nexon
Nexon America is a branch of Nexon Co., Ltd., a global video game publisher and leading developer of online virtual worlds for PCs, consoles, and mobile devices. Nexon proudly offers celebrated franchises like MapleStory and Mabinogi that have been enjoyed by millions of players for over two decades. When we founded our Nexon America branch in 2006, we made it our goal to bring those unique games to western players using a player-first approach. We achieve that goal by applying our team’s outstanding free-to-play expertise and live game support to every decision, every day.
But we’re committed to more than our games! Here at Nexon America, we’re all about open communication, diversity, mutual respect, and collaboration, so we can bring out the best in each other. Nexies find support, friendship, and career growth all in one place! And because we know a healthy work-life balance is the key to happiness, Nexies also enjoy flexible hours, a hybrid work model, and extra perks like food trucks, happy hours, and team events. It’s why we’ve earned the Great Place to Work certification for 6 years running!
We’re looking to expand our team with passionate individuals who want to learn, play, and grow with us. Ready for a new challenge?
Summary of Position
The Motion Graphics Designer /Editor will create visually impactful content with a collection of 2D and 3D designs, along with compositing and video editing skills. Work will be produced for media, such as trailer edits, trailer slates, title sequences, logo animation, and social media content. You’ll be responsible for producing both long and short-form content, including (but not limited to) promotional trailers, social media videos, patch update highlights, and community-driven features.
In this role, you’ll work closely with our product marketing managers, visual designer, and community team to create a wide range of engaging video content – from tutorials and educational series to entertaining social clips that bring the MapleStory brand to life across platforms.
The Motion Graphics Designer / Editor is also responsible for the creative process at different stages. Conceptualization, storyboarding, animating, slate design and editing are just a few of the phases involved. Other duties may include key-framing, typography, photography and VFX.
We are currently working in the office 2-3x a week in a hybrid work model.
Job Responsibilities
- Animates titles, slates, backgrounds, character art, and 3D assets for social content and community content. Will take motion designs from concept phase to the final composition, collaborating with stakeholders such as the Brand Manager, Content Managers, Visual Designers, Community Managers and Game Capture Artists to fully realize the images, animations and designs that a project needs.
- Working cross-functionally and must effectively communicate concepts in graphics and/or videos using a variety of storyboard techniques, ranging from rough and refined mockups to rough prototypes and timing cuts, gaining approval before full asset production.
- Perform post-production tasks including color grading, audio syncing, and compositing: ensure video outputs are polished and optimized for version-specific publication across multiple platforms and asset destinations.
- Organize and manage video files, project archives, and maintain best practices for version control and delivery formats.
- Other duties as assigned.
Work Experience
- 3+ years motion graphics and digital video production experience
- Experience with editing and online video distribution
- Experience working in the game publishing industry, or SAAS industry
- Experience with videography and digital filmmaking is a plus
- Experience with game capture and game camera operation is a plus
- Knowledge of current social media trends and modern practices is a plus
Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification
Bachelor’s degree in multimedia, film and/or video production or equivalent experience
Knowledge/Skills
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Photoshop. Strong working knowledge in Cinema 4D
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional project and time management with ability to work on many projects concurrently, while consistently able to establish clear goals, timelines and processes for projects
- Must have strong familiarity with social media platforms, including but not limited to Instagram and TikTok
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate with a variety of teams and stakeholders inside and outside of our organization
- Designing, animating, and compositing Pixel Art is a plus
- Actively or previously playing MapleStory is a plus
Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.
Nexon’s Benefits and Perks
We offer medical, dental and vision plans for you, your spouse or domestic partner and your children. Employees who enroll in the high deductible health plan receive an annual employer contribution to a health savings account and company paid hospital indemnity benefits. We also provide company paid life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability benefits as well as access to voluntary life and AD&D for yourself and your dependents, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) savings plan with a company match, and pet insurance. Nexies are encouraged to take advantage of our monthly wellness credit, participate in lunchtime yoga, and enroll in language classes. We host bi-monthly catered lunches, monthly happy hours, and maintain a well-stocked snack bar. To help you maintain a good work life balance, we offer paid time off, sick days, company holidays, and a year-end break.
Nexon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Compensation Description for Pay Transparency (annually)
The base salary range for this position in El Segundo, CA is $80,000 - $100,000 annually.
Our salary ranges are determined by market data based on position and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum salaries for that position. An individual’s pay is determined by factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, skills, experiences, relevant education or training, and location.
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work. This role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, however the salary range listed in this job posting reflects the base salary only.
Beware of Recruitment Scams
We have been made aware of fraudulent recruitment activities by individuals falsely claiming to represent Nexon America. Our recruiters will only contact you from official company email addresses ending in @nexon.com and will follow a formal interview process. We will never request for payment or personal financial information such as photos of government-issued identification during the recruitment process or offer a job without a formal interview process. If you receive suspicious email, we advise you to mark the email as junk or spam, so your email provider will block future messages from the sender.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Motion Designer
Lead with your degree field upfront
Motion Designer roles qualify for OPT when your degree is in animation, graphic design, or visual communication. State your degree field clearly in your resume summary so hiring managers immediately understand your work authorization is tied to a relevant specialty occupation.
Target studios with established international hiring
Larger production studios, streaming platforms, and advertising agencies have HR teams experienced with OPT paperwork. Smaller freelance-focused shops often lack the infrastructure to handle work authorization documentation, making them a riskier target when your OPT timeline is limited.
Build a portfolio that demonstrates professional-level output
Employers weighing OPT sponsorship risk need confidence you're ready to contribute immediately. A reel showing broadcast-quality motion work, client projects, or internship deliverables reduces hesitation far more effectively than academic or personal projects alone.
Clarify your OPT end date before interviews progress
Motion Designer roles often have long hiring pipelines. Know your exact OPT expiration and 60-day grace period dates. Raising this early prevents late-stage surprises and signals professionalism, giving employers time to prepare any necessary documentation.
Emphasize software fluency employers actually care about
Proficiency in After Effects, Cinema 4D, and Adobe Creative Suite signals readiness without ramp-up time. Employers sponsoring OPT workers want immediate productivity, so listing specific tools and the project types you've used them for strengthens your candidacy significantly.
Research which employers have sponsored OPT or H-1B before
Companies that have previously sponsored work visas are far more likely to do it again. Use Migrate Mate to filter Motion Designer roles by OPT sponsorship history, so you're spending your application energy on employers already comfortable with the process.
Motion Designer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Motion Designer jobs qualify for F-1 OPT work authorization?
Yes, Motion Designer roles generally qualify for F-1 OPT provided your degree is in a directly related field such as motion graphics, animation, graphic design, or visual communication. USCIS evaluates whether the job requires a degree in a specific specialty, and most professional Motion Designer positions at agencies or studios meet that standard.
Am I eligible for a STEM OPT extension as a Motion Designer?
Most Motion Designer roles do not qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension because animation and graphic design degrees are not on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. If your degree is in a STEM-classified field such as computer science or digital media technology, check with your DSO whether your specific CIP code qualifies before assuming eligibility.
How do I explain my OPT status to a Motion Design employer who has never hired international students before?
Keep it simple: explain that OPT is a federal work authorization program for F-1 graduates that permits full-time employment in your field of study, requires no employer sponsorship to begin, and involves minimal paperwork from their side. Providing a one-page OPT overview document for HR and noting your authorized period dates helps employers who are unfamiliar with the process feel more comfortable moving forward.
Where can I find Motion Designer jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Motion Designer roles specifically filtered for OPT-eligible candidates, so you're not wasting time on postings that require permanent work authorization. Browsing Migrate Mate lets you focus on employers with a demonstrated history of hiring international students, which significantly improves your chances of converting an offer into a visa sponsorship pathway later.
Can I work as a freelance Motion Designer on OPT?
Yes, self-employment is permitted under standard OPT as long as the work is directly related to your degree field. You would need to establish a legitimate business entity. However, freelance work does not count toward accruing experience for STEM OPT extension purposes, and you must track your employment carefully to avoid exceeding the 90-day unemployment limit during your OPT period.